Chapter 33
Filch rushed towards Argus and saw Mrs. Norris.
He was stunned!
"My Mrs. Norris has become so beautiful!"
He couldn't believe that the cat that had been with him for so many years seemed to have changed its body after just a few minutes of not seeing it.
If he hadn't seen Mrs. Norris's deep green pupils, Filch almost thought that this was a pet brought by Argus from the outside world.
"Mr. Filch, Mrs. Norris is indeed a beautiful cat."
"You... what did you call me?"
Filch suspected that his ears were hallucinating.
He had been in Hogwarts for so long, and apart from all kinds of weird and ugly nicknames, he had never heard the little wizard call him anything else!
Even if the professor called him, it was just for formality.
Not from the heart!
But Argus was different. He looked at him without any boredom or contempt!
It was exactly the same as looking at other wizards!
This made him feel the respect he had never had before, but had always dreamed of.
"Mr. Filch, if you mind this title, I can change it to something else."
"No, no! Just this one!"
Filch was afraid that Argus would give him all kinds of nicknames like other little wizards, and shook his head hurriedly.
"That's good. Regarding Mrs. Norris, you suggest paying attention to her hygiene."
"If possible, try to feed it more fruits."
Argus had raised a cat for a while in his previous life, so he had some experience in raising cats.
He wanted to say that Mrs. Norris should get vaccinated and eat some nutritious cat food.
Thinking that this was the wizarding world, he changed his words.
Filch was silent for a while and nodded.
"I'll be careful."
He took out an oil lamp from his office and picked up Mrs. Norris.
"Let's go, I'll take you to the Forbidden Forest."
Seeing the thin wizard robe on Argus, he hesitated for a moment.
Speaking stiffly.
"The Forbidden Forest is not like the castle. You'd better go back and wear more clothes."
"Hagrid is an experienced guard. As long as you follow him well, there will be no danger."
"Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Filch. I have put on clothes under my wizard robe in advance."
Argus did not refuse the other party's kindness and responded with a smile.
Sent Argus all the way to the outside of the Forbidden Forest.
Hagrid was already waiting here.
Seeing the two coming, he waved the lamp in his hand.
"Hey, Argus, this way!"
"Go!" Filch did not leave after saying that, until he saw Argus walk to Hagrid, he took Mrs. Norris back.
...
The Forbidden Forest at night was filled with a thick layer of fog.
The twisted trees were winding and crawling, and some strange noises came from time to time.
The roars from the depths of the Forbidden Forest were even more creepy.
"Woof woof!"
Argus only noticed when he heard the barking that a puppy was sniffing around him.
"Don't be afraid, this is Fang! Although it is small, it is a good helper!"
"Let's go, we just need to look around the outer edge of the Forbidden Forest. The little guys inside don't like people disturbing them."
Hagrid walked in front with a lamp, and his huge body blocked the view tightly.
Argus was happy to be relieved.
From Hagrid's words, it can be judged that there has been no unicorn injury in the Forbidden Forest.
This indirectly proves that Voldemort's target is still on the Philosopher's Stone.
Without Voldemort, this trip to the Forbidden Forest can be said to be more than half safe.
"Be careful, Argus!"
"The road here is not easy to walk."
As soon as the voice fell, a strange noise came from under the tree on the left.
Fang, who was just exploring the way ahead, whimpered a few times and ran behind Hagrid.
The atmosphere at the scene was a bit weird.
Hagrid had just praised Fang for being a good helper, but...
"Fang is just a little timid."
Hagrid explained awkwardly and walked towards the tree that made the sound.
Argus drew out his wand, his face full of vigilance.
"Argus, come and see!"
"It's the Moon Beast!"
"You're so lucky!"
As soon as Hagrid passed by, he waved his hands excitedly, motioning Argus to come over.
Moon Beast!
There are such good things in the Forbidden Forest!
Argus took a few quick steps forward.
Several pairs of large light green eyes blinked, huddled and stared at Argus and the others.
"Look, what a beautiful little fellow!"
"It's a pity that I didn't bring any tools. If their feces are collected before sunrise, it will make the plants grow
Tall and big. "
When it comes to magical animals, Hagrid suddenly became interested and patiently explained to Argus.
"They are very shy and may only come out during the full moon."
"Don't disturb them. After the patrol, I'll take you back to the lounge."
Hagrid patted the dirt off his body and continued to patrol the Forbidden Forest with Argus.
Hagrid blocked the way in front, and Fang opened the way.
It was smooth all the way.
"Hagrid, don't you feel bored patrolling the Forbidden Forest alone?"
Argus didn't want to make the atmosphere between the two too awkward, so he opened his mouth to find a topic.
"It was a bit at the beginning."
"Later, I got used to it slowly, and there were so many cute little guys in the Forbidden Forest to accompany me. "
Hagrid replied carelessly.
Sometimes Argus felt that Hagrid's life was hard.
As a half-giant, he could not fit in with the giants, and wizards were unwilling to accept him.
He finally met Dumbledore and was admitted to Hogwarts.
But he was framed by Voldemort again.
His parents were missing, and he had only one younger brother, Grawp, with whom he could not communicate.
He guarded the hunting ground all day, and there might not be anyone to chat with him for several days.
No wonder Argus came and made him so happy.
Time passed quickly.
Unconsciously, the two had finished their trip to the Forbidden Forest tonight and set off on their return journey.
"I really wish you could come to accompany me every day!"
Hagrid sighed as he was about to leave the Forbidden Forest.
Argus smiled: "If I was in detention every day, Professor Snape would have trouble with me."
"That's not what I meant!"
"I know, I will come to accompany you more when I have time. "
Just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly heard footsteps behind them.
Very hurried, and, not like ordinary creatures!
Hagrid almost instantly protected Argus behind him, and Argus also took out his wand and was ready.
The figure gradually emerged.
The upper body of a human, but with four horse hooves.
"It's you, Firenze."
Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief, patted Argus's shoulder, and motioned him to relax.
"Let me introduce you, this is Argus, Argus Grindelwald, my friend."
"Hello, little wizard."
Firenze was one of the few centaurs who was rational about wizards. He put down his bow and arrow and greeted Argus.
"By the way, Firenze, why are you here?"
"Aren't you usually patrolling in the depths now?"
Firenze's sapphire eyes stared straight at Argus.
"For him!"
